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The start of the 2014 Boston Marathon. “Boston,” a new documentary, follows the planning of the 2014 Marathon in the wake of the Boston bombing. PHOTO COURTESY MICHAEL J LUTCH

REVIEW: ‘Boston’ documentary shares inspiring inside look at city’s biggest day

Allegra Peelor April 16, 2018

Five years ago, the Boston Marathon bombing became one of the most shocking tragedies in the United States’ recent history. But instead of wallowing in sorrow, the city bounced back and made 2014’s...

Instant Replay: Most Memorable Marathon Moments

Instant Replay: Most Memorable Marathon Moments

Sophia Lipp April 18, 2017

As a Massachusetts resident, I grew up loving Patriots Day because of one reason: it meant it was time for the Boston Marathon. Sports came second to none in my household growing up, and as a three...

Men attempt to stop Kathrine Switzer as she runs the 1967 Boston Marathon as the first woman to compete as a participant with a number, inspiring the name of her new activewear brand, 261 Fearless Collection. PHOTO COURTESY OF KATHRINE SWITZER/AP FILE

Groundbreaking marathoner Kathrine Switzer dresses to progress

Laura Porecca January 22, 2015

Writing about marathon running, Haruki Murakami coined this adage: “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” Kathrine Switzer is scared of neither. “When you run, you become fearless, not in...

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